HB 3755: Oklahoma Juvenile Code; directing certain provision of medication and reimbursement; creating the Juvenile Detention Prescription Medication Fund; effective date. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to transition from a House version to a Senate version, which adds specific operational requirements for juvenile detention. Key changes include establishing a reimbursement fund for transporting juveniles to secure facilities, setting a fixed hourly rate of $17.00 for personal services, and mandating that county commissioners create multi-county trust authorities to operate detention facilities. The Senate version also introduces stricter criteria for private management contracts and requires facilities to meet specific certification standards.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to include detailed funding mechanisms for transportation and new structural requirements for how counties must organize and operate juvenile detention facilities.

FISCAL

Added a reimbursement system for entities transporting juveniles to secure detention, specifying a $17.00 per hour fee for personal services and mileage reimbursement based on state travel rates.

REQUIREMENT

Mandated that all juvenile detention facilities must be certified by the Office of Juvenile Affairs to meet specific standards.

Required county commissioners to create multi-county trust authorities to operate juvenile detention facilities.

Expanded the list of entities that can operate detention facilities to include federally recognized tribes and single or multi-county trust authorities.

Added strict qualification criteria for private management contracts, requiring proof of financial stability and insurance capability.

House Committee Substitute → Senate Committee Substitute for House Bill · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to clarify its title and scope, explicitly adding 'reimbursement' and a new 'Juvenile Detention Prescription Medication Fund' to the legislative summary. While the core text regarding detention and transportation expenses remained largely the same, the Senate version inserted new text into the certification and facility operation sections, expanding the list of entities that can operate detention facilities to include federally recognized tribes and single or multi-county trust authorities. Additionally, the Senate version updated the insurance requirements for private contractors to specifically include compensation for property damage and expenses.

Scope change

The bill's scope was technically expanded to explicitly include reimbursement for prescription medications and to authorize a new fund for this purpose. The applicability of detention facility operations was broadened to include federally recognized tribes and multi-county trust authorities as eligible operators.

FISCAL

Added explicit mention of 'reimbursement' and a new 'Juvenile Detention Prescription Medication Fund' to the bill's title and summary, clarifying the financial mechanism for medication costs.

ELIGIBILITY

Expanded eligibility for operating juvenile detention facilities to include federally recognized tribes and single or multi-county trust authorities alongside existing options like county bureaus or private managers.

REQUIREMENT

Strengthened insurance requirements for private management contracts by adding specific obligations to compensate the county for property damage and expenses incurred due to private operation.

TECHNICAL

Corrected formatting inconsistencies and page number references found in the House Committee Substitute version.

Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 → House Committee Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was reclassified from a 'Proposed Committee Substitute' to a 'Committee Substitute' after full committee review, updating the legislative document header and page numbers. The core policy language regarding juvenile detention, medication requirements, and reimbursement claims remains substantively unchanged.

Scope change

The scope of the bill's applicability and policy requirements remains unchanged; only the document metadata and formatting were updated.

TECHNICAL

The document title was changed from 'Proposed Committee Substitute' to 'Committee Substitute' to reflect that the bill has passed the full committee stage.

Page reference numbers in the footer were updated from 15940 to 16802.

The list of sponsors was expanded to include 'Stanley of the Senate' alongside 'Sterling of the House'.

Engrossed → Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten by the committee to shift focus from general juvenile custody procedures to specific financial and operational rules for transporting juveniles. The new version establishes fixed reimbursement rates for sheriff services, mandates that juveniles in secure detention cannot be transported by private contractors, and requires detention facilities to be certified by the Office of Juvenile Affairs.

Scope change

The bill's scope narrowed from broad custody and detention procedures to specifically address transportation logistics, reimbursement fees, and facility certification requirements.

FISCAL

Added specific reimbursement rates for transporting juveniles, including $17/hour for personal services and $10 per meal for both staff and juveniles.

REQUIREMENT

Required all juvenile detention facilities to be certified by the Office of Juvenile Affairs before they can operate.

Removed provisions regarding runaway children, court hearings, and emergency protective orders, replacing them with rules about secure detention transport.

Prohibited the Office of Juvenile Affairs from contracting with private entities to transport juveniles who are in or destined for secure detention.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill title to reflect the new focus on temporary detention and medication exceptions rather than general custody.

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 5 edits · Apr 27, 2026

MODERATE

This amendment shifts the bill from a Senate-initiated version to a House-initiated version and significantly expands the legal authority for peace officers and court employees to take children into custody. The changes allow officials to detain children not just for criminal offenses, but also when a child is willfully absent from home, in danger, or has run away without just cause. It clarifies that these detentions do not count as 'temporary custody' by the state Office of Juvenile Affairs, thereby relieving the state of liability and reimbursement obligations for these specific situations.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from focusing primarily on secure detention facilities and state reimbursement to explicitly authorizing immediate custody by law enforcement and court staff for a broader range of welfare and runaway scenarios.

ELIGIBILITY

Expanded the criteria for taking a child into custody to include situations where the child is willfully absent from home, in danger, or has run away without just cause, even without a prior court order.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement that parents or guardians be notified immediately when a child is taken into custody under these new expanded criteria.

ENFORCEMENT

Established a misdemeanor penalty for parents or guardians who refuse to assume custody of a child once notified of the detention.

DEFINITION

Clarified that children detained under these new emergency or welfare provisions are not considered to be in the temporary custody of the Office of Juvenile Affairs, limiting state liability.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill's origin header from 'Engrossed Senate Amendment' to 'Engrossed House Bill' and updated the sponsoring legislators to reflect the House version.

Enrolled (final version) → Amended And Engrossed · 2 edits · Apr 27, 2026

MINOR

The bill was amended to reclassify it from an 'Enrolled' version to an 'Engrossed Senate Amendment,' updating the title to reflect the specific focus on temporary custody and medication exceptions. The substantive policy text regarding juvenile detention standards, transportation reimbursement rates, and facility certification appears unchanged, though the formatting and line breaks were significantly altered during the amendment process.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on the Oklahoma Juvenile Code, specifically Section 2-3-103, with no changes to the laws governing juvenile detention or transportation.

TECHNICAL

The document title and enacting clause were updated to reflect its status as an Engrossed Senate Amendment rather than an Enrolled House Bill.

The text of the bill was reformatted with significant changes in line breaks, spacing, and indentation, but the actual legal language and policy provisions appear identical to the previous version.

Introduced → Enrolled (final version) · 5 edits · Mar 12, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was reorganized from a general children's code act into a specific amendment for the Oklahoma Juvenile Code, focusing on juvenile detention. It establishes a new reimbursement system for transporting juveniles to secure facilities, sets specific hourly rates and meal allowances, and outlines strict certification and operational requirements for county-run and privately managed detention centers.

Scope change

The bill's scope narrowed from a broad children's code framework to specific amendments regarding juvenile detention logistics, funding, and facility management standards.

FISCAL

Created a reimbursement mechanism for transporting juveniles, specifying a $17/hour fee for staff, mileage rates, and $10 meal allowances for both staff and juveniles.

REQUIREMENT

Mandated that all juvenile detention facilities be certified by the Office of Juvenile Affairs based on Board-promulgated standards.

Required private contractors to demonstrate financial stability and insurance coverage to indemnify the county against lawsuits before contracts are approved.

ELIGIBILITY

Authorized county commissioners to create multicounty trust authorities and contract with private agencies or federally recognized tribes to operate detention facilities.

TECHNICAL

Changed the bill title and subject matter from a general 'Children and Juvenile Code Act' to a specific amendment of 10A O.S. 2021, Section 2-3-103.

Oklahoma Juvenile Code; directing certain provision of medication and reimbursement; creating the Juvenile Detention Prescription Medication Fund; effective date.

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